Ground breaking ceremony for the start of construction on new police station in Mascouche
News Release
Federal-provincial investment of more than 2.6 million dollars
Mascouche, Quebec – April 5, 2016 – Pablo Rodriguez, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, as well as the Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière region, Lise Theriault, and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy Martin Coiteux, marked the start of construction on the community's new police station.
This project involves demolishing the building located at 824 Brien Street and constructing a new police station at the same location just off Highway 25. This future multipurpose building marks an important step towards creating an even safer environment for Mascouche residents. Its modern facilities will enable better coordination of security operations in the area and allow the community to respond to emergencies more quickly.
This project is benefiting from federal and provincial financial support amounting to $2,637,154 through the federal Gas Tax Fund and the Government of Quebec's contribution:
- Federal contribution: $1,867,105;
- Provincial contribution: $770,049.
Quotes
"In Budget 2016, our government announced an historic plan to invest more than $120 billion in public infrastructure over the next ten years to better meet the needs of Canadians, strengthen the economy and build the Canada of the 21st century. It is thanks to these initiatives and projects like the one we're celebrating today that Canadian communities will remain among the best places in the world to live, work and raise a family."
Pablo Rodriguez, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
"The beginning of construction of the new police station in Mascouche is great news for the Lanaudière region. This new infrastructure will allow the municipality to consolidate its public safety services in order to better serve its citizens. The Government of Quebec continues to work in collaboration with municipalities who are key partners in ensuring the economic development of our regions. The government also remains committed to creating safe, dynamic and friendly communities for our citizens."
Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for the Region of Lanaudière, Lise Thériault
"Today's groundbreaking is important milestone for this project. More than just a building, this site marks an important modernization of our services that will ensure the safety of our community and our citizens. Thanks to government support, this project will be built on budget."
Mayor of Mascouche, Guillaume Tremblay
Associated Links
- To review the federal Gas Tax Fund Agreement between Canada and Quebec.
- For further information on the 2014–2018 Gas Tax Fund and Quebec's Contribution.
Contacts
Brook Simpson
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
613-219-0149
Brook.Simpson@Canada.ca
Marie-Ève Pelletier
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Municipal Affairs,
and Land Occupancy, Minister of Public Safety, and Minister Responsible for the Region of Montréal
418-691-2050
Caroline St-Pierre
Communications
Department of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy
418-691-2015 (3746)
Infrastructure Canada
613-960-9251
Toll-free: 1-877-250-7154
Email: media@infc.gc.ca
Twitter: @INFC_eng
Web site: Infrastructure Canada
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